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hello Randy
Since the Monroe Matic (5801) has nearly the same specs as the KYB and it has the bar at the bottom with the 2 bolt support.. why do any extra work Best
Posted on: 2017/7/5 11:30
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Re: 56 Packard 400
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Thanks for that info... talk about a company waisting money.
Talk about be going nuts,, thought everyone else was wrong Hahaha Well the Monroe Matic 5801 work fine... the ones that are on the car, came with the car when I bought it back in the 80's... guess I could just make a plate drill 3 holes and there I go.. Thanks again Best Dave
Posted on: 2017/7/4 13:27
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OK, I must be missing something.
the x-ref page shows a KYB Kg4503 for the front shocks on a 55 Packard. Did they change for 56, as my current shock has a 2 bolt bottom support and a single stud for the top. In fact everywhere on the net I searched they all listed a dual stud (top & bottom) My current Monroe Matic, part number is 5801 best OK, I did some more checking for Front shocks here is a comparison between the KYB KG 4503 and the Monroe Matic 5801 KYB compressed 9.53" extended 14.53" stroke\travel 5.00 Monroe compressed 9.250 extended 14.735 travel\stroke 5.125 very, very close... and no need to modify the lower mounting.. think, I'm back on the Monroe Matic 5801 for the 1956 year
Posted on: 2017/7/4 12:20
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What can I say.
Posted on: 2017/6/14 22:33
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Thanks for that info HH56
I'll look into it. Right now it's working on the hydroboost and the disc brake setup... Best
Posted on: 2017/6/10 10:00
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Hey that's all I could think of
Now that I've got the rear lights fixed and know how to get the tail light assembly out, I noticed there is rubber under each of the back assemblies. Did this rubber also carry across the back pan extension? I notice stables in the sheet metal Best
Posted on: 2017/6/9 20:23
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Ok, thanks to all who have had input to my many
questions.. Back just after I bought my 56 I did as much research as possible, without the aid of a computer, in those days. I've had the car sitting in the garage since 2004, and probably longer that's just the last sticker on the plate. you know how life is, other things get in the way So I had asked about getting the tail light assembly out of the car. I did this today. There are 3 bolts that need to be loosened. 2 hold the end section and the last with is up high is loosened and you can been the end section down. Being somewhat dumb.. I forgot that the rear bumper is in 3 pieces or if you like sections. On my car the left tail light not only has the 4 studs but 2 screws from the front of the housing. up on top.. on my left housing there is the square punch out for a (head light style insert) on the outside edge, but the inside had just a threaded hole. The right side had 2 insert style. hope you can follow my terminology.. I spent the morning rewiring the back lights and radio anntena. Next is bleeding the brakes... As you all know the location of the M\C really sucks and I am sure many of you have figured out different ways of getting around this problem. I am doing a remote reservoir using a M\C from the back of a motorcycle.. about 4oz. mounted high on the fire wall then I'm making a new top plate for the Packard M\C. I'll drill a hole in insert a fitting that will except a hose connection, and run a clear "plastic" from the remote to the M\C.. Best Dave
Posted on: 2017/6/3 14:30
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Thans for the assistance..
Best
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It's funny but when I did a google search, not one specific
vendo came up. I know they are out there, but I hate pulling teeth from alligator On the subject of Rochester 4GC gasket set, I checked at least 6 vendors, Mikes, Chicago Carb, SD in Fl, Echlin (NAPA) Carburetor Factory etc: Prices from $35 to 70. Chicago and Daytona parts, use the same part number! Mikes I think from there picture is the most complete. They got a little upset when I said their kit was expensive, hahaha It's just the penny pincher in me...
Posted on: 2017/5/31 11:36
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